Police Cover Mouth of Former MP Tuhin as She Attempts to Speak
Former Member of Parliament (MP) Sabina Akhter Tuhin, who is currently in jail, was brought to court. After the hearing, she was being taken to the court lock-up. While being taken, the former MP wanted to speak to journalists present in the court premises. At that moment, a female police officer on duty covered her mouth.
TIB Expresses Concern Over the Abduction of Bangladesh Times Journalists
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed condemnation and concern over the incident of journalists of the media outlet “Bangladesh Times” being picked up. This condemnation was expressed at a press conference titled “Pre-Election Observation: The Role of the Election Commission” on Sunday (8 February) morning.
Bangladesh’s Rush to Form Media Commissions Endangers Press Freedom
ARTICLE 19 has expressed serious concern over the interim government of Bangladesh’s sudden release of draft ordinances aimed at establishing a National Media Commission and a Broadcasting Commission, allowing only three days for public feedback. The organisation warned that the rushed move, taken at the final stage of the interim government’s tenure, lacks transparency and due process and poses a threat to freedom of expression in the country.
Media Commission Ordinance Is Interim Government’s “Parting Mockery,” Says TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has described the draft ordinances for the “National Media Commission” and the “Broadcast Commission” as a “parting mockery” by the interim government of public expectations for the development of a free media environment in the country.
Amnesty Flags Abuse of Anti-Terror Laws Targeting Journalists in Bangladesh
Human rights organization Amnesty International has raised concerns over the misuse of anti-terror laws in Bangladesh, particularly against journalists, ahead of the country’s upcoming February 12 elections.
SAJF Condemns Violent Attack on Journalists in Narsingdi, Calls for Full Investigation and Protection
The South Asia Journalists Federation (SAJF) has strongly condemned the brutal attack on members of the Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association (CRAB) in Madhabdi, Narsingdi, on Monday evening, which left at least ten journalists injured. Among those hurt were journalists Shahed, Mohsin, Sakhawat Kausar, and CRAB staff member Lal.
Journalist Anis Alamgir Shown Arrested in ACC Case Over Illegal Assets
The court has approved an application to show journalist Anis Alamgir arrested in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on charges of acquiring illegal assets. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md. Sabbir Fayez passed the order on Wednesday (January 28).
Journalists Face Growing Risks in Bangladesh, Freedom of Expression Taskforce Warns
Freedom of expression in Bangladesh is facing growing challenges, particularly for media professionals, as journalists across the country continue to encounter harassment, violence, false cases, and censorship without adequate avenues for accountability or justice, speakers said at a discussion in Dhaka on Monday.
HC Petition Challenges Constitutionality of Sedition Law
A Supreme Court lawyer on Tuesday filed a public interest litigation (PIL) writ petition before the High Court, challenging the constitutionality of Section 124A of the Penal Code, 1860, which relates to the offence of sedition.
Media Leaders Call for Unity to Protect Independent Journalism in Bangladesh
Independent journalism is important for the welfare of the country. In fact, the government itself benefits from it, because independent media institutions are the only ones that can speak the truth to the government. No one is opposed to anyone; everyone supports truthful journalism.